Definition of festering in English:
festering
adjective ˈfɛstərɪŋˈfɛstərɪŋ
1(of a wound or sore) forming pus; septic.
- 1.1 (of food or waste) rotten and offensive to the senses.
piles of festering rubbish
- 1.2 (of a negative feeling or a problem) becoming worse or more intense, especially through long-term neglect or indifference.
they had ignored festering social problems
a festering political crisis
Definition of festering in US English:
festering
adjectiveˈfɛstərɪŋˈfestəriNG
1(of a wound or sore) forming pus; septic.
- 1.1 (of food or waste) rotten and offensive to the senses.
piles of festering garbage
- 1.2 (of a negative feeling or a problem) becoming worse or more intense, especially through long-term neglect or indifference.
they had ignored festering social problems
a festering political crisis